Energy (Kinetic vs Potential)

Front

What is the energy due to motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

At which point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy highest?

Back

At the lowest point of the swing (Point 3).

Front

At what point does a roller coaster have the highest potential energy?

Back

At the top of the first hill.

Front

What can kinetic energy be described as?

Back

Energy in motion.

Front

Where is maximum kinetic energy on a roller coaster?

Back

At the bottom of a big hill.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height).

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

How does speed affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of speed.